10 Serien und Filme für Fans von Lewis – Der Oxford Krimi

Beschreibung: A cerebral detective series featuring complex murder cases solved by an intellectual, opera-loving inspector in Oxford.

Fakt: The character of Morse was killed off in the final episode, which drew 18 million viewers in the UK. The series spawned two successful spin-offs: Lewis and Endeavour.

Beschreibung: A classic detective series featuring Agatha Christie's meticulous Belgian detective solving crimes in elegant Art Deco settings.

Fakt: David Suchet played Poirot for 25 years, making it one of the longest continuous portrayals of a fictional character by a single actor. The production team meticulously recreated the 1930s period details.

Beschreibung: A long-running forensic crime drama focusing on pathologists who solve crimes through scientific investigation and autopsy findings.

Fakt: The series was originally intended to run for only four episodes but has continued for over 25 years. Many storylines are inspired by real forensic cases and advancements in forensic science.

Beschreibung: A British detective series set in picturesque rural villages, featuring intricate murder mysteries and a focus on community secrets.

Fakt: The fictional county of Midsomer was inspired by the real-life counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The show holds the record for the highest number of on-screen deaths in a British TV series.

Beschreibung: A period detective drama set during and after WWII, combining crime-solving with historical context and moral dilemmas.

Fakt: The series was originally intended to run for only four episodes but proved so popular it continued for eight seasons. Many storylines were based on actual historical events from the war period.

Beschreibung: A character-driven crime drama set in Northeast England, featuring a no-nonsense female detective solving murders in atmospheric coastal locations.

Fakt: The series is based on novels by Ann Cleeves, who also created the Shetland series. Vera's distinctive hat and macintosh became iconic elements of the character.

Beschreibung: A lighthearted murder mystery series set on a tropical Caribbean island, featuring fish-out-of-water detectives and puzzle-like cases.

Fakt: The series is filmed on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Each episode follows a specific formula where the detective explains the solution in a dramatic final scene.

Beschreibung: A cozy mystery series about a Catholic priest in 1950s England who solves crimes using his understanding of human nature and moral reasoning.

Fakt: The character was created by G.K. Chesterton and first appeared in

Beschreibung: A moody crime drama set in the remote Shetland Islands, blending murder mysteries with stunning landscapes and tight-knit community dynamics.

Fakt: The series was initially planned as a set of standalone adaptations but was expanded into a continuing drama due to its popularity. It's filmed on location in the Shetland Islands, often in challenging weather conditions.

Beschreibung: A post-war period detective series featuring an unlikely crime-solving partnership between a vicar and a police inspector in a small English village.

Fakt: The series is based on The Grantchester Mysteries novels by James Runcie, whose father was the former Archbishop of Canterbury. The real Grantchester village has seen increased tourism due to the show's popularity.